Dear Parents/Guardians and Students, Welcome to the 8th grade. I am very excited to be your child's Earth Science teacher this school year. My teaching philosophy is student-centered, and I believe in providing students with many hands-on experiences. Such experiences will be informative as well as enjoyable for all students. My goal is to use a variety of teaching strategies that will tend to all learning styles. I hope for this year to be a great learning experience for your child.